This is from the First Things blog, "Second Hand Smoke" (http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/). The author, Wesley Smith, is a well-known bioethicist, writer, and blogger. His last point, that Idaho assisted suicide advocates had planned to "pull a Montana" refers to the tactic used by assisted suicide advocates of taking efforts to legalize it to the courts rather … [Read more...] about Idaho Sends Assisted Suicide Ban to Governor
Uncategorized
Assisted Suicide Bill Introduced in the Vermont Senate
Here it is. On a quick first reading, it appears identical to the House bill and poses the same dangers. Here are the sponsors and here is the phone number of the Sergeant at Arms, which you can call to leave a message for all of them: (802) 828-2228. Jeanette K. White Diane Snelling Tim Ashe Claire Ayer Philip Baruth Sally Fox Virginia "Ginny"Lyons Mark A. … [Read more...] about Assisted Suicide Bill Introduced in the Vermont Senate
Letter to the Burlington Free Press: Assisted Suicide Pushes Boundaries
As a teacher, I have encountered some playgrounds that have fenced-in areas next to main thoroughfares. There will always be balls that escape these boundaries. Is it wise to stop students from retrieving them? I think most would agree. Even though there are some mature, reasoning and capable older students who could safely navigate the traffic hazards, a less mature student … [Read more...] about Letter to the Burlington Free Press: Assisted Suicide Pushes Boundaries
We Must Not Take The Chance of Increasing Vermont’s Suicide Rates
Rising suicide rate in Oregon reaches higher than national average: Oregon’s suicide rate is 35 percent higher than the national average. The rate is 15.2 suicides per 100,000 people compared to the national rate of 11.3 per 100,000. After decreasing in the 1990s, suicide rates have been increasing significantly since 2000, according to a new report, “Suicides in Oregon: … [Read more...] about We Must Not Take The Chance of Increasing Vermont’s Suicide Rates
Suicide…..is the ultimate and absolute evil, the refusal to take an interest in existence
The statement below is published by permission of the author, Laura Zink of Bennington, who read it at the March 3 Manchester forum sponsored by the proponents of assisted suicide but attended by almost no one except people who came to express their opposition. The VT Department of Health states: “Suicide, the taking of one’s own life, is a serious public health problem … [Read more...] about Suicide…..is the ultimate and absolute evil, the refusal to take an interest in existence